All Bike Officers are certified police cyclists through International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA.) The course consists of five days of specialized instruction in learning special skills such as balance, obstacle avoidance, dismounts, curb and stair ascends and descends, special patrol techniques, road and group riding, nutrition and bike maintenance.

The Bike Patrol Unit operates nine months of the year, but is capable of riding in nearly all weather conditions. Bike Officers can perform most of duties than an officer in a patrol car can perform and in some cases, duties than an officer in a patrol car cannot.

Other Bike Unit activities include patrols at special events such as the Fall Fun Fest, high school sporting events, participation in parades, bike safety events, Bike Rodeos, and other community presentations on request.